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CPG Kicks Off Legends Program

Written by ContainerPort Group | Nov 8, 2023 7:55:29 PM
ContainerPort Group is pleased to introduce the CPG Legends program.
 
 
At ContainerPort Group we have a lot of gratitude. We have gratitude for our employees, gratitude for our customers, gratitude for our vendors, and especially gratitude for the Independent Contractors that call CPG home. Across our organization we strive to embody our core value of “We are Family.” and served as the inspiration behind our CPG Legends program. 
 
CPG Legends is a new initiative that recognizes our longest-serving Independent Contractors. At the terminals they serve, these drivers have become family, and we are grateful for their dedication, commitment, and time spent with ContainerPort.  It is amazing to think of the experience that each of these Legends have during their decades with CPG. In an industry that has traditionally high turnover, their tenure says a lot about the relationships that our built over time between terminal staff and ICs. 
 
We proudly kicked off the program during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. Members of our executive team visited the Newark, Louisville, Norfolk, Chicago, and Cincinnati terminals. In each of these locations, we had the distinct honor of presenting our inaugural Class of 2023 Legends with well-deserved awards. Each CPG Legend was presented with a custom Carhartt jacket and a plaque to commemorate the occasion and their LEGENDARY status. 
 
To get to know each Legend a little better we spoke to the terminal staff that see them in action every day.
 
 
Meet our 2023 Legends! 
Jacek Gringras
 
"Rich is a local driver and always completes what is given to him, he loves a good debate, loves to be right, and we have always loved proving him wrong. Does not happen much! Rich is a very knowledgeable mechanic and is always willing to help other drivers if they need it. He was once the “know all – tell all” of CPG Norfolk yard. In his semi-retired days, he has relinquished this roll and just sticks to delivering the freight!"
Rusty Hounshell
 
"Rusty always has the best stories. If there is something that has been done, needs to be done or shouldn’t have been done – Rusty has the scoop! He is one of those legends that shares his life experiences, his driving experiences and more than that – he shares his heart."
 
Richard Medlen
 
"Rich is a local driver and always completes what is given to him, he loves a good debate, loves to be right, and we have always loved proving him wrong. Does not happen much! Rich is a very knowledgeable mechanic and is always willing to help other drivers if they need it. He was once the “know all – tell all” of CPG Norfolk yard. In his semi-retired days, he has relinquished this roll and just sticks to delivering the freight!"

 

Donald Rose
 
"Donnie is the best of the best. No nonsense – get it done and get me back home for the weekend. He loves to be out there on the Open Road, whether it be delivering freight to a customer or cruising on his Harley. Donnie has always stepped up to the plate when needed. He is always on-time and safe."
Henry Keys
 

"Henry is one of the best. A true Legend – kind, gentle and “Groovy.” His favorite reply “Cool man”! He is always calm and professional. Henry loves the open road and is ready to go when asked. He is dedicated to CPG and servicing our customers on time and keeping himself and other safe."

Brian Zelivetz

"Brian is not a man of many words and even when he doesn’t agree with something he handles the situation with patience and grace.  He is very thorough when it comes to pre trips and always has safety first. His dedication and professionalism are just a few of his greatest attributes along with being a dedicated father. CPG Legend is just one of the amazing titles he wears."

Nain Salvador

"Nain is an outstanding representation of a CPG truck driver. He is always willing to help his fellow IC whenever needed. He is a tremendous resource for the office personnel on and off the street. Nain is also an avid Jets & Mets fan!"

Jorge Gonzalez
 

"Jorgie Trucking! That’s how he is known around the terminal. When he’s not at work, you can find Jorge with his family on vacation in Florida. We are so blessed to have him drive with us."

Baljeet Singh
 

"Baljeet is a great guy who is always willing to help. Terminal staff can always bounce ideas off him and he is happy to tell you how it is perceived from the drivers POV. What an asset to our CPG community."